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October 26, 1934

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Headlines from October 26, 1934

Strong Representations Made.; JAPAN SIDESTEPS PROTESTS ON OIL

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. -- The United States has not only made vigorous representations to Japan against the proposed State oil monopoly in Manchukuo, but has sought to obtain a relaxation of the new oil monopoly law and regulations in Japan in so far as they affect American companies.

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Notable Births

Hot Rod Hundley

1934Hot Rod Hundley, American basketball player and sportscaster (died 2015)[โ€ ]

Rodney Clark "Hot Rod" Hundley was an American professional basketball player and television broadcaster. Hundley played college basketball for the West Virginia Mountaineers and was selected by the Cincinnati Royals with the first overall pick of the 1957 NBA draft. In 2003, Hundley received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Hans-Joachim Roedelius

1934Hans-Joachim Roedelius, German keyboard player and producer[โ€ ]

Hans-Joachim Roedelius is a German electronic musician and composer, known as a co-founder of the influential 'kosmische' groups Cluster and Harmonia. He is notable for his prolific discography, either as a solo artist, as part of a band, or in collaboration with other artists. He has more than 100 releases to his name. He also performed in the ambient jazz trio Aquarello, and released several solo studio albums.